Dog Illness: Dog Deafness Condition
Deafness,
a partial or complete loss of hearing ability is a condition most seen
in dog breeds like German Shepherds, Cocker Spaniels, Old English
Sheepdogs and Dalmatians.
These dog breeds are more prone to getting the deafness condition as
they grow old. Nevertheless, deafness in dogs can affect any dog breed.
Symptoms
The first symptom of deafness in your dog is that he fails to response
to your call and verbal command. He may also appear to sleep very
soundly when there is a large commotion in the house.
It might not be the easiest thing to detect your dog deafness condition
because many dogs seem to know that they cannot hear properly and
compensate by looking at their owners more closely and attentively.
If you suspect deafness in your dog, try to test him when your dog back
is against you. If he fail to response, he most probably have deafness
problem.
Treatment
There are many different causes to deafness in dogs. It may be cause by
a physical blockage within the ear canal, either by swelling or foreign
objects. Tumors, also known as polyps or the dog’s ear drum itself may
have been hurt.
The cost of treatment in dog deafness depends on the underlying problem
of the condition and might cost a lot more than you have expected.
The dilemma of keeping a deaf dog is that most people feel that it’s
highly unlikely for the dog to live a fulfilling life. Therefore most
people choose the option to put their dog to sleep.
About the author:
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of
DogsObedienceTraining.com – The dog training resource site for a
happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if
you keep the content and live link intact.
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